Wickedness
Deborah White
Wickedness
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Deborah White
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you discovered that magic from ancient Egypt was real—and that a mysterious, almost immortal man was chasing you to unlock its secrets? Two girls, centuries apart, face danger and puzzles that could change everything. Can they outsmart a power that’s lasted for hundreds of years?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows two girls, one living in 1665 and the other in the present day, as they try to evade a semi-immortal antagonist seeking to use ancient Egyptian magic. The story blends historical and contemporary settings with fantasy elements, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Themes include magic, prophecy, and adventure, with some suspenseful moments but no graphic content.
Why we rated Wickedness 11LE
Wickedness is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wickedness works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Wickedness as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Wickedness explores magic, prophecy, adventure, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about magic, prophecy, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781848775312
- Pages
- 294
- Publisher
- Templar Books
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction